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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,162.44, 7,124.74 and 3,274.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,162.44, 7,124.74 and 3,274.60 is: 4,519.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,162.44 : 7,124.74 = 3,274.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,162.44/7,124.74 = 3,274.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,162.44x = 7,124.74 × 3,274.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,162.44x = 23,330,673.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,330,673.60/5,162.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,519.31

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